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Birth Control Options
Have you considered "fertility awareness" as a birth control method? It is a proven effective way to prevent getting pregnant and to get pregnant when you ...
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- The NUVARing IS a hormonal option of birth control. The only hormone free birth control options are the sponge and the copper IUD. Good luck finding the method that ...
- Have you considered "fertility awareness" as a birth control method? It is a proven effective way to prevent getting pregnant and to get pregnant when you want to bec...
- I currently am using the Mirena. I am going to have it taken out next week because of the weight gain associated with it. If you can deal with that, then it is a good...
Mirena/Birth Control Decision Help with Anxiety
Aug 12, 2009 ... I have been through so many types of birth control since I was 17 and all give ... Breastfeeding and the pill had been pretty effective in ...
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- I used an IUD for almost 3 years. I used the one with no hormones. The only problem I had with it is that it made my periods much heavier than normal, and I had cramp...
- What causes the mood swings and the anxiety are the hormones in the pills. I have a similar problem in that BCPs make me so pissy my DH won't come anywhere near me, wh...
- Hi T., Not sure if the pill actually casuses anxiety, more likely the hard job of being a mother and wife. I would try yasmin (pill). Get on Cymbalta (30 mg)for de...
Natural Child Birth Control
When these conditions are met, LAM has been shown to be 98.5% effective. However , many doctors recommend that you also use another method of birth control. ...
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- I am surprised that your doctor told you that that was a good method of birth control. That is only supposed to work if you never pump or ever give a supplemental bott...
- Your doctor is more than likely talking about LAM -- it's not effective for everyone though. I'm one of the 2% who became pregnant 3 months post partum while exclusiv...
- I don't think that your doctor is talking about breastfeeding as a method of birth control. I did this method for a while and it worked for me. what you do is begin ...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Read all 13 responses: "I am looking for a birth control method that is safe ... that is safe for my newborn and my milk supply and that will be effective. ...
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- I also took the mini-pill...and there are several brands. The key I think is less estrogen, if I remember correctly.
- Hi A., I would be very reluctant to take birth control if you are nursing. I started taking birth control after my first OB appointment after my son was born and m...
- I used the Minipill; I think it's called Joviet. It's for nusrsing mothers. You take it like the regular pill; it's really easy. Ask your doctor about it. In fact;...
Pregnant???
Aug 25, 2009 ... The counting method is the least effective form of birth control known. Natural methods such as the counting method or FAM are only 77-88% ...
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- The counting method is the least effective form of birth control known. Natural methods such as the counting method or FAM are only 77-88% effective. My aunt had 13 ch...
- It's entirely possible to get pregnant on the last day of your period. I got pregnant with twins, 8 years ago, on that day! The only day that month we didn't use prote...
- Your not pregnant just nervous that you might be cause you just had a baby the chances of you being pregnant r slim to none I practice the natural family planning met...
Ideas for Birth Control?
Okay moms, I'm looking for some ideas on birth control. .... Its painless to go in and it completly effective for 5 years, and if you want to try for a ...
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- I would recommend the 5 yr IUD. Its painless to go in and it completly effective for 5 years, and if you want to try for a nother child before then, you can always hav...
- If you want to go more natural, check into the standard days method.... It depends on your cycle length... Working for us and if stuck too (off limit days = condom or...
- I agree with the other posts that highly recommend the Sympto-Thermal Natural Family Planning method taught by CCL (www.ccli.org). It works great for both postponing ...
Mirena Birth Control
It's just as effective and it allows me to cycle normally which I believe ... Very fertile, but since i have been on this birth control since 2005 i havent ...
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- Hi R., I had mirena for 3 years. I would have to say overall I'm thrillled with it. The insertion was a nightmare!! I can't even tell you how bad it Hurt! I almos...
- It was a little more painful than I expected to have Mirena put in. Just felt like cramps for a day or so. I also had spotting for about 3 weeks after. Once all that w...
- i am a mother of 3 boys. Very fertile, but since i have been on this birth control since 2005 i havent gotten pregnant like i have on other birth control. I havent had...
Charting BBT (Basil Body Temperature) for Birth Control?
But have falling into the trap for birth control. As of 3 months ago I was ... the Basil Body Temperature charting is only like 20% effective so there is a ...
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- check out "Taking Charge of your Fertility". It will tell you all about the charting method - how to do it, how to use it: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your...
- I agree that __Taking Charge of Your Fertility___ is an excellent resource. Once you figure out when you're ovulating, give yourself a wide berth around your fertile p...
- Many things can effect your temperature, so that's not as foolproof as one might hope. Barrier birthcontrol methods have a pretty high success rate as long as you use...
Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options
Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand ...
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- Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand of birth c...
- I use the Camilla pill (it's also called Nora BE some places). I started taking it 6 weeks post partum and have been on it for just over a year now. My doctor said i...
- I would also like to support the Natural Family Planning method. It is based on your body's naturally occurring fertility signs and is in no way the counting method. ...
Birth Control Options - IUD Vs. Depo?
My husband and I have been using NFP and it has been 100% effective for us. .... Next question: Birth Control ... What Is the Best Form of Birth Control? ...
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- I strongly recommend Natural Family Planning. There are no pills or devices, but rather complete union between you and your husband. You just have to become aware of y...
- I LOVE the NuvaRing!!
- I would say go with mirena. It has fewer side effects and can be removed at any time . The shot is not reversible. Mirena can be used for up to 5 years and with easy r...
